I have to say that I applaud ljc's determination to keep on writing in his own voice.

I'm from Glasgow, and ah've attemptit tae write in mah ain voice wance or twicet, bit it aye seems ower much hard work.

I suppose that, in my own case, Glasgow/Scots is a spoken medium of communication. I often sing using that language, but, for me, I have to think really hard when writing that way.

So for those of you who see it as an affectation, thrrrsthrrrp (big raspberry noise - Bronx cheer, if you're from the US). And 3 real cheers for john who writes with warmth and humour.

A' the best, wee man!